Near my home, a Washoe County school bus arrives at 7:57 a.m. every weekday to take students to a nearby elementary school. At this stop, a child from the neighborhood sits in their parent’s parked car about 25 feet from where the bus stops. When the bus arrives, the child gets out of the car…
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More than 50% of Northern Nevada Students are Falling Behind
How important is it to be at reading proficiency levels by 3rd grade? Interestingly, it’s a strong indicator of whether a student will graduate from high school on time or at all. 95% of high school dropouts struggled with reading proficiency by 3rd grade! So, how’s northern Nevada doing? Not great – less than 50%…
Back to School Safety
Summer is ending soon, and children will be returning to school. Before our kids pack their pencils and grab sack lunches, REMSA/Care Flight would like to remind parents and community members of some basic back to school tips and precautions. Before going back to school: Get up to date on vaccinations Ensure your kids are…
College Tours: A Primer
What are some things to think about when you’re getting ready to make college visits with your high schoolers?